THE WRECK OF THE SERICA A Narrative of 1868
by CUBBIN, Thomas, Master, with wood engravings by John Worsley / Introduction by H. M. Tomlinson
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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About This Item
London: Dropmore Press, 1950. Hardcover. wood engravings. pp. x, 105. 4to. Bound in full blue buckram,Boards bumped at corners. Buckram a bit spotted and lightly soiled. Gilt lettering and design bright. Former owner's bookplate inside front board. Contents clan and very bright. A good plus copy. Of this book, three hundred copies have been printed on cream wove hand-made paper. This copy is numbered 171.
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- Bookseller
- BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9900038208
- Title
- THE WRECK OF THE SERICA A Narrative of 1868
- Author
- CUBBIN, Thomas, Master, with wood engravings by John Worsley / Introduction by H. M. Tomlinson
- Illustrator
- wood engravings
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Dropmore Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1950
- Keywords
- Naval;Shipwreck;;;;;;;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nautical;
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.